Char_Hardin

Get out of the house and away from the Rock. Give him time to cool off and you go for a walk. I live with my parents and went through this not long ago. I wanted a sno-cone with condensed cream so bad I could have killed for it, but my hormones and emotions were upset and I knew I just had to get out of the house. It was raining. I put on galoshes and grabbed an umbrella and walked out. It wasn't lightning so I felt safe. After a while, I cooled off and went back inside. I drank a protein shake and read a book. Take mind off the need of a crutch and just let things cool off. Tempers flare and that is going to happen, but stick to your guns when it comes to THINKING you need a crutch. You don't. Good luck, Char

One month and 4 days and yesterday I hit a major low. I went to beauty shop for haircut n' do. My hair is still so dry from anesthesia and has not a bit of natural curl. So the girl layered my hair and dried and styled it. TO me it looks like Carol Brady and I drove straight home sat in my recliner and cried. I was hungry and tired of Protein shakes and just cried myself to sleep. Slept through lunch and dinner and woke up about 8 and brushed my hair and made some green Beans and chicken. I popped in movie and it was Water for Elephants and I cried some more. My cousin called and told me to lift up my chin and know my hair is in shock over the changes and just needs time as my body heals. She told me some things to try differently to spruce up my food intake and I went to bed a little lighter in my mood.

Thank you all! This has helped me know what else to try. Would love some bird seed bread, lol. Thank you all again!

My doc told me to skip Purees and to just chew, chew, chew. No starches. I have had halibut, tuna, and salmon and tried turkey this past weekend. Thanks for posting.

I am Post-Op 3 weeks and no idea what to eat. I had one lousy example and it pretty much still liquids with some yogurt. I have list of Soft food choices, but no meal plans. I asked dietitian and she gave me a 6 week plan. HELP. I am sick of strained Soup and Jello. Doc says stay away from rice, potatoes, corn, Pasta and red meat. Tuna fish in a can is no longer tolerated. I have had salmon and green Beans. But I am afraid when I do venture out to eat, that I am not eating enough or too much. When I think of a meal, I think of meat, veggie, fruit. Now if I am eating a an ounce of each is that correct? The meal plans I have seen all involve one item...is that what I should be doing? Someone on here has got to have some meal plans they can share. I need some help!

My name is Char. I had my surgery August 29th. At my two week appointment scale said I lost 30 lbs. I am able to start soft foods, but other than one example in my information from doctor, need some meal plan suggestions. Having trouble getting all my protein in unless I stick to full liquids. Water has been another issue, I am barely drinking 32 oz water a day. Doc says 48-64 oz. Looking for suggestions and someone who is a month or two ahead of me. But open to whomever would like to converse.

Day 3 was a bad one for me. Hurt, bored and felt shut in. Drank my breakfast, took my pain medicine and before I got drowsy, I put on my sneekers and walked around outside. The fresh air and sunshine did the trick. I look forward to those moments when I can go outside between meals and just soak up some sun and walk. I have NEVER liked walking and now...I look forward to it. I am at day day 9 and walked once already and watching the clock for next walk. I said screw it, took my sippy cup, laptop and went and got in the swing. Outside cured my blues. Hope you find something that will cure yours.

I LOVE this question! I am horror film reviewer and that was one of the first questions I asked when I scheduled my surgery. Doctor had the strangest look on his face when I asked. It. Of course he said it was not possible. But when I explained that I see some pretty twisted stuff and seeing my stomach was something I greatly wanted to do, he said he would think about it. Now something came up and this doctor wasn't able to preform the surgery and I had another one. BUT the previous one came to visit me in the hospital and he had snapped a picture with his cell phone and I got to see it. WICKED. Nothing much to look at bloody deflated pouch. But to me it was awesome.

My surgery was on the 29th. I am doing good. The one thing I miss is "chewing". On Week 3 I will be able to eat tuna fish, crab and soft fish...cannot wait. My first supper is already planned salmon and pureed green beans and orange Crystal Lite with scoop of Unjury. After day 7 struggling a little bit with keeping mindset on full liquids, but it is a necessity and I can do it. My problem is getting my water in. I have sippy cups of water all over my apartment with a oz of water. So where ever I end up, there is a oz of water resting nearby.

I am reading your responses and when I see, "had to work through my own shame", it breaks my heart. Being big is something that happens and for every person how they deal with it sometimes defines who they become. And through this surgery we are not only shedding pounds we are shedding that person we have become. This is a chance, a new chance to take control of our lives become healthier inside and out. Instead of feeling shame or l feeling like I have to hide it, I choose to say, SCREW THAT. Many of you have already had your surgery and are on your new journey to a healthier happier new you, I will be joining you in two days and I cannot wait. I started out telling only my inner circle of friends because I am going to a horror con in May 2014 and I want to surprise them. But instead of hiding it and worrying about things alone, I am embracing this new experience and sharing my news. I am saying good bye to Fat Char and my friends...all of them know as do my family. They have said they want to cheer me on and help me stay motivated. If I had hidden that, then I would have missed out on celebrating with someone other than myself. I know this is right for me and may not be for others. It's just my wish that everyone who is feeling "shame" or "ashamed" that they flush that and get ready for a brand new you...tomorrow is now...SEIZE THE DAY and I am so glad that I found this forum because all the great information and seeing where others have been where I am and where I am going. Chin Up Ladies and Gentleman...it's a long road ahead...YOU CAN DO IT and if YOU can then so can I!

I wouldn't say they feel ashamed. Maybe they want to surprise their family and friends. Many of the people I have known to have done bariatric surgery have not told everyone. They do it and their lifestyles change and they look to see if anyone has noticed. Then there are those folks who are just private. Everyone is different.

My surgery date is August 8th and the one thing that is driving me to succeed is the arrival of my first grandchild in December. I decided if I wanted to play an active role in this child's life, then I needed to be able to help my daughter when the baby is born and at my current weight that would be a problem in mobility and endurance. The health benefits another major aspect and a big hell yeah, I want to go shopping for smaller clothes!